Level tap | Lower level holder
This stainless steel faucet with liquid level allows you to immediately see the level of the liquids in the tank.
A wine level tap is a device primarily used in wineries to monitor and maintain the level of liquid (wine, must, etc.) inside containers such as barrels, vats, or stainless steel tanks. It is designed to ensure precise decanting, avoid waste, and facilitate delicate operations, such as sampling or topping up during maturation.
Main features:
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Material :
It is usually made of AISI 304 or 316 stainless steel , materials that are resistant to corrosion and compatible with food contact.
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Shape :
It looks like a small tap with a transparent rod (usually made of glass or food-grade plastic, not supplied ), which allows you to see the level of the liquid inside the container.
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Installation :
It is mounted in the lower part of the container, in a strategic position to facilitate collection or level checking.
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Operation :
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The tap is opened to let the wine (or other liquid) out and check the level.
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Some models feature a transparent external tube that shows the actual level of the internal liquid, using the principle of communicating vessels.
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It can also be used to take samples without having to open the main container.
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Typical uses :
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During the decanting .
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For topping up barrels (preventing oxidation of the wine).
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To monitor the refinement .
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For control wine chemical analyses .
Types:
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Simple level tap : with viewer and manual control.
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Ball level tap : allows for finer control of the flow.
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Taps with sanitizable valves : designed to be easily disassembled and sanitized.
